Eclipse time in Glasgow28% covered
Total Solar Eclipse in Glasgow August 2, 2027 reaches maximum over Glasgow at Aug 2, 9:59 AM GMT+1 . The city sees a partial eclipse with the Sun 36° above the horizon at azimuth 114°.
LOCAL MAXIMUM Aug 2, 9:59 AM GMT+1
TYPE PARTIAL
COVERED 28%
MAG 0.39
SUN ALT 36°
Partial begins Aug 2, 9:10 AM GMT+1
Partial ends Aug 2, 10:50 AM GMT+1
UTC check: maximum 08:59 UTC. Computed from Besselian elements at the city coordinate; confirm exact local circumstances before travel.
What Glasgow sees
Maximum eclipse Aug 2, 9:59 AM GMT+1 — 28% of the Sun covered, magnitude 0.39.
Viewing geometry The Sun is about 36° above the horizon at azimuth 114° at maximum. The city coordinate is roughly 2238 km from the computed centerline.
Totality Glasgow is outside totality. Travel inside the path for the corona and full daylight darkness. Safety & source notes Local timing is useful for planning, but safe viewing rules still matter more than the clock.
Path and city marker
Eclipse geometry Loading path geometry Centerline Band of totality City coordinate
The map shows Stella’s computed path plus the city coordinate used for the local timing above. Terrain, buildings, clouds, and your exact address can change the practical view.
See it from your location Your eclipse type, peak coverage, and contact times — in your local time.
Use my location Dark-sky places near Glasgow 86 km (53 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park
View → 90 km (56 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Galloway Forest Park
View → 140 km (87 mi) · Dark-Sky Park Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water & Forest Park
View → Dark-sky stays near Glasgow ~36 min drive · Bortle 4 Stirling Highland Hotel
View stay → ~1 hr 34 min drive · Bortle 2 The Dark Sky Dome
View stay → ~1 hr 34 min drive · Bortle 3 Galloway Forest Cottages
View stay → Next steps Keep planning the eclipse from Glasgow. Compare the full path, nearby dark-sky stays, protected places, and the field guide before you commit.
Nearby eclipse city times Local circumstances change fast near the path. Compare nearby city coordinates.
Full eclipse page → Eclipse time in Glasgow: FAQ
When is maximum? Aug 2, 9:59 AM GMT+1
How much of the Sun is covered? 28% at maximum.
Is this safe to watch without glasses? No. Use certified solar protection except during totality, and only if you are inside the total path.